Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy for Nurses : A Guide to Principles, Practice and Care

This text introduces and explains all aspects of systemic anti-cancer therapy, from pharmacology to administration and beyond, providing the underpinning knowledge to support completion of the UKONS SACT competency passport.

This text introduces and explains all aspects of systemic anti-cancer therapy, from pharmacology to administration and beyond, providing the underpinning knowledge to support completion of the UKONS SACT competency passport. Written by experienced practitioners and lecturers, this concise book: • critically analyses how the pharmacological properties of anti-cancer drugs and their role at various stages of the cell cycle impacts on their administration; • examines the management of patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy; • explores the health and safety, professional and legal aspects of administration of anti-cancer drug therapy; and • appraises the holistic needs of patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy. Each chapter includes case scenarios, illustrations, further reading and self-assessment exercises to aid learning. This is the perfect book for nurses who are undertaking a university-accredited systemic anti-cancer therapy course or are new to practising in the field.